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post Dec 1 2014, 09:53 PM

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post Dec 2 2014, 12:42 AM

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QUOTE(4-Pak-TuLan @ Dec 1 2014, 10:27 PM)
Hmmm. Yo there simple.

Just so that  v can sleep easy, knowing that we are not putting our trust in the wrong hand and also whether you got remember all that were previously discuss.

Here a test of your knowledge ( this question are asked and and b4)

Does the Buddha permit or forbid the burning of paper money?
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Why are you so grumpy and long winded ? How old are you ? You want to join the cast in Grumpy Old Men Part 3:Grumpiest Old Men ?
If you think you have anything useful to contribute, just contribute. Even if I don't need them, I am sure some other people can find them useful. Not everyone can understand or like my way of explanation, these people may understand yours. So go ahead. The forum is not just meant for me and you.
Understand ?
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post Dec 2 2014, 12:44 AM

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QUOTE(ReWeR @ Dec 1 2014, 06:52 PM)
I assume you mean the Chi wording: 王菲 心经

Eng name is as per the youtube title: Faye Wong Heart Sutra
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Thank you. Do you know how many Buddhism song she recorded ? I saw a cd on sale with many tracks. Did she sang so many ?
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post Dec 2 2014, 11:50 AM

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QUOTE(4-Pak-TuLan @ Dec 2 2014, 09:55 AM)
you provide so much entertainment to this forum,  without you,  religious thread will be like a ghost thread ....
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This part you are right but did you learn anything out of it ? Now you realise why people prefer Christianity over Buddhism ? They are more entertaining. So in your future Buddhism to share if any, make them short and entertaining. No one will read long lessons in such forums. Have you seen the one I replied Spike on his question of lust and placebo effects ? You will like it.

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post Dec 2 2014, 01:08 PM

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QUOTE(4-Pak-TuLan @ Dec 2 2014, 12:14 PM)
simpletraveler,Dec 2 2014, 12:50 AMRofl.
No one read long lessons in forum? 
You sure Bo,  simple?
It's not the length, that matter lah, simple oooih

It's the content,  specifically,  the message it convey, which is what matter the most.
Got, but i no pay too much attention on it, I am more interested in moslem  thingy, that moslem guy stirred in me, a desire to read about Islam prophecy thingy only to do a disappearing act. Tsk Tsk Tsk

I leave it to you to handle that thread,  man 😆
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You can still make your message shorter without losing anything. I am sure people don't like to read long messages especially if it is cut and paste from any particular religion. Buddhism in particular. If a reader is a Buddhist, he probably know already or able to find his source, so no need to read yours. If he is a Christian or Muslim, they will not read once they know it's a Buddhism reaching message.
I see all sorts of people during last 2 years when I am very active in the religious main thread. All sorts of characters...mostly out to drive you away.
They can use "make you angry" method or "sounds very nice" method like...why don't you be more open minded ? I am not trying to defend anybody or go against you but maybe what you learnt is wrong ?" All these people are not here to learn from you. They just try to divert your attention to change topic so you don don't carry on. You are a Buddhist you should know. When you are in meditation, you should not be distracted by any evils.
So just carry on. Remember my advice, (1) "You don't do anything for just one person. You do it for the world". You should understand it. Think of Buddha.

More advice will follow later. I am not going out of topic. The advice I give are related to Buddhism.

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post Dec 2 2014, 01:20 PM

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QUOTE(4-Pak-TuLan @ Dec 2 2014, 12:14 PM)

I am more interested in moslem  thingy, that moslem guy stirred in me, a desire to read about Islam prophecy thingy only to do a disappearing act. Tsk Tsk Tsk

I leave it to you to handle that thread,  man 😆
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This is your mistake. You taking it out personal with somone, a selfish act out if ignorance. Buddhism taught that too.
Do you think these religious leaders will be so stupid to stay and spend time with you if they know they can't convert you or change your mind ?
Have you tried talking to those dressed in white innocent guys paid by their church to go everyone in Asia to convert people ? If you question them about jesus or Christianity, they will disappear faster than they approach you
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post Dec 2 2014, 02:51 PM

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No point discussing on length of message. It is out of topic. You can just make a survey here in LY and ask to find out.
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post Dec 2 2014, 03:04 PM

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Advice (2)
If you think or know you are right, just carry on what you do and don't quit unless you quit to do something else which is even more useful or meaningful to your.
Many self-development and motivation classes encourage people not to quit. This 'do not quit' lesson actually started from Buddha. If he had not sat under the Bodhi tree long enough or quit his mission earlier, there will be no Buddhism at all.

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post Dec 2 2014, 07:43 PM

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QUOTE(4-Pak-TuLan @ Dec 2 2014, 04:14 PM)
Sorry,  I will have to reject your gift of advice. Please take it back. 😉
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Why you always write silly ? You better carry on your cut and paste. You just can't think or write on your own. I cannot control you whether to take my advice or not but why I should I take it back ? It is not meant for you alone. So don't think selfishly. If the Buddha is selfish or just teach for one person, then he is not Buddha. Learn from him.


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post Dec 2 2014, 07:52 PM

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QUOTE(4-Pak-TuLan @ Dec 2 2014, 04:14)




If I don't know you better,  I will simply let this pass thru,  as it is human trait to save face by performing a graceful exit.

But alas,  no graceful exit for you.

I have said it before.  I do not subscribe to emboldening people
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No wonder you have to run away like a coward. Even a Muslim know more than you. Say whatever cuckoo talk that you like. I will just continue to give my advice to those who need it.
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post Dec 3 2014, 12:36 AM

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[quote=4-Pak-TuLan,Dec 2 2014, 09:03 PM]
Advice from you ( you that propose that warped argument, using bathing 3 hrs is not necessary be cleaner than one that bath for 3 mins)

Sorry, I will have to reject your gift of advice. Please take it back. 😉
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Why you always write silly ? You better carry on your cut and paste. You just can't think or write on your own. I cannot control you whether to take my advice or not but why I should I take it back ? It is not meant for you alone. So don't think selfishly. If the Buddha is selfish or just teach for one person, then he is not Buddha. Learn from him.[/quote]Iyoyo. ..simple
why you alway made unsubstantiated claim one?
What so silly about rejecting your offer of advice, with the reason i provided in red above. f

You mean, after reading the reason I provided in bolded red above, you still can't figure out why I am rejecting your offer gift of advice.

Are you sure bo, simple

Is simple English. Mayhap, you should open your mind while reading. Try again and see, OK?
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This will be my last post until a week's time. I am going overseas to attend a religious function. Hopefully I have new discoveries to contribute when I am back.
My bathing example so simple yet you don't understand ? It means someone who bath for 10 mins(not 3 mins, are you too old to see well ?) can be cleaner than someone who bath for an hour. Not every bath in the same manner, don't you understand that ?
Read and think WISELY before you comment.
This is my 3rd advice for tonight:Be Wise; and it's also taught by the Buddha too.

That Muslim fella still continue with you over thereand I replied him gau gau.

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post Dec 15 2014, 09:24 PM

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QUOTE(phoenix24 @ Dec 3 2014, 01:58 PM)
Hi, sorry for the late reply.
One of the place I know of would be Subang Jaya Buddhist Association, usually some Thai Monks will be here for 3 days to teach a short meditation retreat for once every 3-4 months.
Usually in retreats, male and female are separated into different dormitory/ buildings during the retreat course.
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Thank you. I just come back from a religious research trip.
How much do they charge ? If profit making ones, I will not join.
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post Dec 15 2014, 09:35 PM

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QUOTE(Tally33 @ Dec 9 2014, 03:45 AM)
Being a Buddhist, it gives me knowledge instead of beliefs of gods and ghosts thingy, peaceful is what I can find in Buddhism and nonstop improving myself with the  lessons, the fact seems also proves that Buddhism is the least issue religious, I supposed. I should say don't take it as religious, take it as education, personal improvement lessons. I am here to learn from  all of you and happy gathering here with you guys. This is just a random post, nothing to be specified. Sorry for my broken English yah.
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Welcome here, Buddhism is suitable to anyone. Even the Christians are learning from the Dalai Lama.
Buddhism is compatible to all older religions, whether Hinduism, Taoism or any Chinese gods believing religions. The best part is it is even coherent with science. Unlike islam and Christianity.
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QUOTE(Michael2020 @ Dec 19 2014, 04:51 PM)
You don't ponder about the PAST or  the FUTURE....just be mindful of the PRESENT....be in Present Moment.
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Right. Means you just do good now. Not do bad today and confess for forgiveness tomorrow.
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post Dec 21 2014, 07:07 PM

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QUOTE(danokchonger @ Dec 21 2014, 12:28 PM)
allow me to expand a little bit on what others hv mentioned.

i find this sutta useful to explain not only the semantics of the 3 timeline n which we shud/shud not focus, but encompass 2 other important aspects to deepen the experience of
'present moment'
1. practice to build concentration
2. right view

bhaddekaratta6 sutta

p/s some afterthoughts. it also does not mean one must 'eradicate or reject' the thoughts of 'past' or 'future'. it is being non-judgemental, to practice (concentration) to see them 'as is', to understand/analyze the causality (of the past), n determination for wholesome changes of the 'future', verifiable thru' our own observation of 'present moment', re-adjust as we see fit to achieve our own goal, but minus the overwhelming tendencies for 'attachment' n for 'being'.

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This is too complicated. That's why ordinary people can't follow and better follow other religions.

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